Melba toast vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are melba toast and popovers different?
- Melba toast is higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, and calcium; however, popovers are richer in folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for melba toast is 17% higher.
- Melba toast contains 3 times more calcium than popovers. While melba toast contains 93mg of calcium, popovers contain only 32mg.
- Melba toast has less sodium.
Crackers, melba toast, plain and Popovers, dry mix, enriched are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
Protein:
10.4 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
71 g
Water:
11.7 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.4% |
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Carbs
~71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.983 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.823 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.741mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 100mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.171mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 906mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.147mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.97mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 37.6µg | 5% |
| Folate | 124µg | 145µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 3.378mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 12.1g | 10.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 202mg | 100mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.823g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 1.984g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 4.3g | 2% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 71g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 0.983g | 2% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.747mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.538g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)